Description
2022 Blackbuck Antelope Merlot
2022 Blackbuck Antelope Merlot was born from a shared passion of enjoying fine wine and cigars! This Texas High Plains red retains the Merlot character while showing quality oak flavors! Rich aromas of cocoa, vanilla, blackberry, and succulent red plum notes open up in the glass. This Merlot possesses well-balanced acidity and beautifully integrated tannins, creating complexity and structure. Pair this delicious red with grilled steak, mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses such as cheddar and gouda!
Appellation: Texas High Plains
Varietal: 75% Merlot, 11% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec
Aging: 2 Months Stainless Steel Tanks + 7 Months French Oak Barrels
Look: Deep garnet color
Smell: Rich cocoa, vanilla, blackberry, and red plum
Taste: Robust character with pronounced tannins and lively acidity. Concentrated cherry, rich cocoa, and chocolate cherry finish
Legend Of The Ranch Story: Home, Home on the range, where the deer and the antelope play! Over 20 years ago, the Blackbuck Antelope first graced the open fields of the Triple R Ranch and Winery with their beauty and playfulness. Though native to India, Blackbuck Antelope were brought to the ranch alongside several other exotics. This species and its herd create a thrill like no other for visitors. Guests can indulge in a slow and steady guided ATV tour across the vast acreage and winding trails among thick forests emerging to open meadows where the Triple R Ranch antelope play. The timid Blackbuck herd is instantaneously alarmed by onlookers and immediately leap away in magnificent and graceful beauty at high rate speeds of over 50 miles per hour. The adventure of racing alongside this herd before settling in for a glass of wine at the winery makes a visit to the Triple R Ranch and Winery one of Texas’ most hidden treasures!
